My Place for Loneliness

There’s a place I go for loneliness
That no one knows but me.
I go there only when I’m sad
To let my soul run free.

It’s not a place to sulk and hide,
But it sometimes shelters me.
I use it to regain my pride 
And set my passions free. 

It’s not a place that others go
To relax and unwind,
Because this place I cherish so
Is deep inside my mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hoffman Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM
A beautifully written and relatable poem, Steven. Sometimes to be at peace is to dwell within our own thoughts.
Getz Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Yes, when you cannot seek shelter within yourself, you truly have nobody to turn to. That is why suicide is the most extreme form of self-criticism.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Hello Stevens Getz, I just read this poem. I like this poem. Enjoyh your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 30, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Hello Stevens, Wishing you a Happy Easter. Yoou are welcome. my friend. /Darlene/
Getz Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Thank you. And I hope that you enjoy all of yours, Darlene.
Perna Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Lovely poem! I can relate!
Getz Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Thank you. Steven
Fowler Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 11:53 AM
I loved the way you created your "special" place Steven, especially that you do not go to sulk and hide. Be brave. Thanks for posting. :)
Getz Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Thanks, Linda. People seem to enjoy this poem, which was written to remind people that they also have, and should use, their own "special space."
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 8:20 PM
'Twas a choice that you made. You didn't choose to be lonely, you chose to be alone. 'Twas the aftereffects that brought on loneliness. The measures is how it pans out. Good or bad, 'twas still your choice, done out of necessity--and you, Steven, you're aren't alone--lots of lonely people out there, including, moi, mon ami. Aloha, William
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Hmm, that takes me back to my univ days--there are spaces and they are all nameless until they are given a purpose to be titled, which is birth from necessity. Hopefully, truth and reality will be definitive. Aloha, William
Getz Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Yes, in order to understand the outer spaces, you must first understand your inner space.
Delaney Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 4:06 PM
Welcome Steve: Introspection is definitely a great coping mechanism. What was it a great philosopher once said? “Know Thyself. Hope you had a Merry Christmas. SuZ
Getz Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 4:22 PM
Yes, you cannot understand others until you truly understand yourself. One day I will post my poem "My Three-Man Chorus". It addresses this matter better.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 12:06 PM
I hate loneliness but we must all abide in it at times. If we have learned to self-soothe we can survive. Merry Christmas, Steve!
Getz Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 2:05 PM
Loneliness can be a problem, Kim. This poem is one of my eldest granddaughter's favorites.
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